Lauren GravesAug 12, 20195 min readThe Only Brands You Need in Your Kitchen Pantry If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of all the basic pantry items you should be spending your hard-earned money on, look no...
Lauren GravesAug 9, 20194 min readAn Ex-Water Hater's Journey to HydrationWhat do psychology, reading, and water consumption have in common? "I had to trick my body into drinking more water" Are you one of those...
Lauren GravesAug 7, 20196 min readHope for Our Reefs Growth, Artificial Alternatives, and Restoration "There is still hope for our oceans" It’s time to wake up. Our reckless fishing,...
Lauren GravesAug 6, 20195 min readThe Perks of an Itty Bitty DogCaution: many pictures of my dog ahead I considered writing this article in the form of a pros and cons list, but when I realized that...
Lauren GravesAug 1, 20194 min readThe Caffeinated Beverage You Should Be Drinking Every DayFirst, a relatable story: when I was in college, I formed a pretty nasty addiction to coffee. I didn’t drink it as heavily as some of my...
Lauren GravesJul 31, 20192 min readPraise for Fleishman - Book ReviewFleishman Is In Trouble is the debut novel you didn't know you needed This novel, by up and coming author Taffy Brodesser-Akner, earned...
Lauren GravesJul 30, 20193 min readWhy Are You Always Laughing?When I was in college, I was taking a class with a couple of friends in my program. We got along well and always chatted before (and...
Lauren GravesJul 18, 20194 min read10 Things I Learned in 5 Weeks of TeachingThe story of my long-term substitute teaching experience and what it taught me Some background: I was recently fortunate enough to not...
Lauren GravesJul 18, 20193 min readThe Most Underrated Food of All Time I know that I’m going to get a lot of heat for this, but I can’t keep it to myself anymore: I love dates. Yes, the oversized raisins that...
Lauren GravesJul 18, 20196 min readPicky Eaters: Changing Our PerspectiveSomething has been frustrating me lately and I need to get it off my chest. There is a trend in food right now that finds home cooks...